Raspberry leaves

Rubus idaeus

leaf · infusion

In infusion, the leaf gives its tannins and flavonoids — nothing of the fruit's anthocyanins.

Origin

Mountainous regions of Europe and Asia

Season (United States)

May to September · grows in your region

Preparation

Dried, they are infused at one tablespoon per cup, ten minutes in barely simmering water; then strained and the leaves discarded.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Ellagitannins

Did you know?

The raspberry grows wild from Europe to Siberia.